CREST Network & Web Application Security

Question 1

What is the main goal of web application security?

Accepted Answer

To protect against malicious attacks targeting web applications

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To increase system processing speed.

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To install antivirus software.

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To reduce user access to the web.

Question 2

What is the function of a firewall in network security?

Accepted Answer

It filters network traffic based on security rules

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It accelerates the network speed.

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It blocks all incoming network traffic.

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It creates backup copies of data.

Question 3

What is SQL injection?

Accepted Answer

An attack that manipulates SQL queries to access or modify data

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A method for optimizing database queries.

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A way to speed up SQL processing.

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A technique to create secure databases.

Question 4

What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?

Accepted Answer

An attack where malicious scripts are injected into web pages

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A method to optimize web page loading.

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A technique for designing web pages.

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A way to improve website usability.

Question 5

What is the purpose of encryption in web application security?

Accepted Answer

It protects data confidentiality by converting it into unreadable format

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It speeds up data transmission.

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It improves the user interface of a website.

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It stores data more efficiently.